Orlando audition notice: Claude in Mad Cow's 'Hair'

MAD COW THEATRE is accepting submissions for its upcoming production of Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical with lyrics by James Rado & Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot for the role of Claude. Rehearsals will begin in early May. Production dates are June 6, 2014, through July 6, 2014, with a possible extension. The director is Elena Day with musical direction by Philip King.

Mad Cow Theatre is seeking a professional and charismatic actor with sensational rock/pop vocals for the role of Claude in Hair. Actors should read in their twenties. Interested auditioners please submit a picture and resume for consideration by Monday, March 24, 2014.

Character description of Claude:

Claude (Rock baritone/tenor, twenties): A smart, young hippie who loves life and loves his hair. Claude follows his heart and struggles with his conscience. Tolerant and open, he loves everyone in the Tribe and provides them with an emotional center. He is Berger's very best friend and is obsessed with Sheila.

Mad Cow is seeking a diverse company of actors and is committed to equal opportunity employment and a flexible, non-traditional casting policy. Non-traditional casting is defined as the casting of ethnic minorities, senior actors, female actors or actors with disabilities in roles where race, ethnicity, age, gender or ability is not germane.

Please send all submissions to our audition coordinator at auditions@madcowtheatre.com (preferred). If you do not have access to the internet, please call the audition line at 407.297.8788 x 2004 to leave a message and an audition coordinator will contact you. All performers are paid a fee. AEA performers and Mad Cow work together under an Equity OAT contract.

Mad Cow Theatre is a 501 c 3 arts organization funded by The State of Florida, Division of Cultural Affairs, United Arts of Central Florida, The Downtown Development Board, The Florida Theatrical Association, Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program, and members of the Central Florida community just like you.

Mad Cow Theatre is a proud member of The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Central Florida, MBA Orlando and The Downtown Orlando Partnership.